The Ohio State University

Intermediate IT Project Manager

The Ohio State University • $96K — $109K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 4 years of direct project management experience
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts
  • Self-managed and highly motivated
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire project life cycle from initiation to closure
  • Oversee IT initiatives through design, build, installation, and go-live phases
  • Ensure successful delivery of projects while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality
  • Apply industry knowledge to guide project execution and decision-making
  • Serve as an informal resource for less experienced colleagues
  • Exchange information on sensitive matters and build consensus among stakeholders

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to advanced project management tools
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for career advancement within IT
  • Supportive team culture
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Intermediate IT Project Manager

Department:
OCIO | Infrastructure Services

Job Description

IT Project Manager (Tech) 6 Intermediate is responsible for the project life cycle through the initiation, planning, execution, and closure phases for IT projects involving multiple technologies, multiple systems, business unit functions and stakeholders. Projects range in size and complexity in support of strategic business goals and objectives. The IT Project Manager (Tech) 6 Intermediate manages IT initiatives as they move from design, to build, installation, go-live, training and ultimately into the customer 2 operational state; Ensures completion of essential functions required to ensure consistent, quality, successful delivery of assigned projects, while managing competing demands of scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and stakeholder expectations; Applies industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principals, and technical capabilities to perform tasks and projects and may serve as informal resource for less experienced colleagues; Works on complex projects of large scope and may refer to precedents and defined parameters; Completes routine work independently and receives general guidance on new projects. The Project Manager (Tech) 6 Intermediate exchanges information on sensitive matters and works to build consensus.


Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor 2 degree or equivalent experience; Four years of direct project management and leadership responsibility for cross-functional, highly complex IT projects; Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills; Ability to communicate complex technical concepts; Possess general understanding in the areas of large IT infrastructure; Self-managed, highly motivated and has a strong drive for results; skilled in managing a team.

Desired Education and Experience:
4-8 years of relevant experience. Professional certification such as PMP or CAPM strongly desired.


This position maps to Information Technology, IT Project Manager, Individual Contributor - Specialized, S3: Senior

Additional Information:

The salary range for this position is $96,300-109,480 and the offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate 2 qualifications.

Function: Information Technology

Subfunction: IT Project Management

Career Band: Specialized

Career Level: S3, Senior

Location:Mount Hall (0311)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University (OSU) is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1870 and is one of the largest universities in the United States, with over 68,000 students enrolled across its main campus and regional campuses. OSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, education, law, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the areas of agriculture, engineering, and medicine. OSU is also home to several museums, including the Wexner Center for the Arts and the Ohio State University Museum of Art.
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